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Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: March 18, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: TD Garden — Boston, MA

Article updated Mar 18, 6:14 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Detroit Pistons will face the Boston Celtics on Monday at TD Garden with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Detroit, with a record of 12-55 SU, is coming off a loss to

Game outlook

The Detroit Pistons will face the Boston Celtics on Monday at TD Garden with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Detroit, with a record of 12-55 SU, is coming off a loss to Miami and has been eliminated from the playoffs. Boston, leading the Eastern Conference with a record of 52-14 SU, played at Washington on Sunday. In terms of injuries, Pistons' SG and SG are questionable while Celtics' PG, PF, SG, and SF are also questionable. Boston opens as the betting favorite at -15.5 with the current line at Boston -16.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pistons +825 | Celtics -1,475

Spread: Pistons +16 (-110) | Celtics -16 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 225.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 94%.

Detroit Pistons

Detroit Pistons' statistics show that they average 112.1 points per game, shooting 47.0 percent from the field and 35.4 percent from three-point range. They have a free-throw percentage of 78.5 and grab an average of 44.0 rebounds per game. On defense, they give up 120.3 points per game, with opponents shooting 49.0 percent from the field and 37.2 percent from three-point range. The Pistons rank 25th in offensive rating, 26th in defensive rating, and 8th in pace. They have a power ranking of 21 and are 12-55 this season. Sports betting promos for the Pistons include odds boosts, bonus bets, first bet insurance, and deposit match offers. Everyone is finding JD for oops tonight Assist of the week powered by @BELFORGroup pic.twitter.com/ert5euDFC8

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Boston Celtics Analysis

The Boston Celtics have impressive statistics on both offense and defense. They rank 2nd in offensive scoring, averaging 120.88 points per game, and have a strong shooting percentage of 48.58%, including 38.75% from three-point range. They also excel in rebounding, averaging 46.88 boards per game. Defensively, they hold opponents to shooting 44.94% from the field and 34.76% from deep. The Celtics are ranked 6th in defense, allowing 109.65 points per game. With a power ranking of 1, the Celtics have demonstrated a well-rounded and competitive performance in the NBA. Back home with another W pic.twitter.com/zpRfLOnuyR

Detroit Pistons Look to Capitalize on Celtics' Key Player Absences in Rematch

The initial encounter between these teams was an eventful one, with Detroit initially establishing a commanding 21-point lead before ultimately falling in overtime. This defeat marked the Pistons' 28th consecutive loss, equalling the NBA record for the longest losing streak. Despite managing to secure a substantial lead for the first time this season, Detroit was unable to maintain it. Subsequently, the team managed to break the losing streak in the following game by triumphing over Toronto by a slim margin of two points. While the upcoming rematch is not expected to be as intense, there is potential for the Pistons to keep the game competitive. The Celtics will be missing key players Brown, Porzingis, and White on Sunday, with their availability for the next game uncertain. Detroit has shown improvement in their performance, covering the spread in three of their last four matches and five of their last seven overall. Considering Boston's upcoming schedule and potential lack of motivation, it raises doubts about their full commitment in the game against Detroit. Resting some starters may be beneficial, especially with a crucial game against Milwaukee on the horizon. Given these circumstances, Detroit may have an opportunity to cover the spread of +15.5.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Detroit Pistons+750 → +825Moved
  • Moneyline · Boston Celtics-1,325 → -1,475Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Pistons+15.5 (-110) → +15 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Boston Celtics-15.5 (-110) → -15 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over224.5 (-110) → 221.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under224.5 (-110) → 221.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Detroit Pistons
3-0 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Boston Celtics
2-1 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-18T10:14:16.609Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Detroit Pistons will face the Boston Celtics on Monday at TD Garden with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Detroit, with a record of 12-55 SU, is coming off a loss to Miami and has been eliminated from the playoffs. Boston, leading the Eastern Conference with a record of 52-14 SU, played at Washington on Sunday. In terms of injuries, Pistons' SG and SG are questionable while Celtics' PG, PF, SG, and SF are also questionable. Boston opens as the betting favorite at -15.5 with the current line at Boston -16.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Boston Celtics defeated Detroit Pistons 119-94

Boston Celtics defeated Detroit Pistons 119-94 on March 18, 2024, a 25-point decision in the series. Boston Celtics' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 33-20. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Pistons +15 (-110) spread, Boston Celtics covered, while the 213 combined points finished under the recorded total of 221.5.

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Tipster picks

  • DpxsportsSpread · Boston Celtics -16 (-110)Win
  • DtownsendSpread · Boston Celtics -16 (-110)Win
  • PurplebloodTotal · Under 225.75 (-110)Win
  • Kentc_Spread · Boston Celtics -16 (-110)Win
  • Leadpipe_LocksSpread · Detroit Pistons +16 (-110)Loss
  • FlyigglesflySpread · Boston Celtics -16 (-110)Win
  • MickeytSpread · Detroit Pistons +16 (-110)Loss
  • Teddy718Spread · Detroit Pistons +16 (-110)Loss
  • GustavosintoSpread · Boston Celtics -16 (-110)Win
  • KingjamesSpread · Boston Celtics -16 (-110)Win
  • NutinbutlocksTotal · Under 225.75 (-110)Win
  • DoclocksSpread · Detroit Pistons +16 (-110)Loss
  • VfernandezSpread · Detroit Pistons +16.5 (-110)Loss
  • Philly267Spread · Boston Celtics -16.5 (-110)Win
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  • JohnmiznerSpread · Detroit Pistons +16.5 (-110)Loss
  • UncledavidSpread · Boston Celtics -16.5 (-110)Win
  • RcTotal · Under 224 (-110)Win
  • Sammy52Spread · Boston Celtics -15 (-110)Win
  • Sammy52Total · Under 224 (-110)Win
  • JtmcentireSpread · Detroit Pistons +15 (-110)Loss
  • MbcTotal · Over 224 (-110)Loss